To me the sea is a continual miracle; The fishes that swim - the rocks - the motion of the waves - the ships, with men in them, what stranger miracles are there?

I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear.

Battles are lost in the same spirit in which they are won.

I find letters from God dropt in the street, and every one is sign'd by God's name.

Great is the faith of the flush of knowledge and of the investigation of the depths of qualities and things.

Have you not learned the most in your life from those with whom you disagreed - those who saw it differently from you?

I exist as I am, that is enough, If no other in the world be aware, I sit content, And if each and all be aware, I sit content.